Climate Change
Sherry Rehman says over 100,000 die due to air pollution every year, urges immediate policy shift.
Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:13pm
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan’s climate story embodies “cruel paradox” in that its emissions are less than 1pc and yet it is one of the most climate-affected countries.
Updated 08 Feb, 2025 01:59am
If everything goes to plan, Punjab’s initiatives have the potential to serve as a model for air quality management in the region.
Updated 07 Feb, 2025 09:54am
Romina Khursheed Alam highlights the climate policy initiatives taken by the Government of Pakistan to combat climate change and access climate finance.
Updated 07 Feb, 2025 10:08am
South Asian nations must assume leadership positions in shaping their own climate resilience initiatives and policies.
Updated 07 Feb, 2025 09:53am
Himal Nepal Editor says it is positive that the issue is being discussed from Delhi to Lahore.
Updated 11 Mar, 2025 12:00pm
Heat lingers at record or near-record levels, sparking debate among scientists.
Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:18am
DawnMedia Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference kicks off in capital.
Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:10pm
Global average temperature in Jan 1.75C higher than in pre-industrial times; scientists expect 2025 to be third-warmest year on record.
Published 06 Feb, 2025 03:17pm
Sound alarm on host of climate issues and challenges facing the world such as air pollution and glacial melting.
Updated 09 Feb, 2025 08:25am
Pakistan must work towards developing innovative home-grown solutions driven by a proactive multi-sectoral approach.
Published 06 Feb, 2025 09:15am
By establishing a clear judicial understanding that climate finance is tied to the right to life, health, and a sustainable environment, courts can push for stronger legal obligations from both domestic govts and international entities.
Published 06 Feb, 2025 09:12am
Pakistan must take decisive action to integrate climate considerations while pursuing its development goals.
Published 06 Feb, 2025 09:03am
Climate change concerns continue to remain a footnote as politics dominates national discourse, surfacing only when disaster strikes.
Published 06 Feb, 2025 08:14am
PM Shehbaz, Deputy PM Dar, finance minister Aurangzeb, World Bank official among speakers.
Updated 06 Feb, 2025 09:26am
Last year, more than 1,300 people died at Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia where temperatures hit 51.8C.
Published 05 Feb, 2025 07:22am
Two-day moot hosted by DawnMedia kicks off from tomorrow, will feature high-powered discussions on critical issues in climate change.
Updated 05 Feb, 2025 09:34am
Provincial health dept launches adaptation plan; CM aide says it serves as a policy framework to address climate-related health challenges.
Updated 01 Feb, 2025 10:34am
Sherry Rehman says transport sector largest contributor to air pollution.
Updated 30 Jan, 2025 11:21am
Washington typically provides 22pc of the UNFCCC's secretariat’s budget.
Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:03am
Increasing demand for food production coupled with inefficient irrigation practices is exacerbating water scarcity.
Published 27 Jan, 2025 06:24am
America’s exit from the Paris Accords will have serious consequences.
Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:55am
Tells MUET graduates at convocation they can build environmentally sustainable cities.
Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:54am
74pc of affected pupils hailed from lower-middle income countries.
Updated 25 Jan, 2025 10:08am
Recent outbreaks of the disfiguring, sandfly-spread disease are the result of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s perfect storm of circumstances.
Updated 24 Jan, 2025 02:26pm
Physicians explore how One Health concept can better help address challenges faced by researchers, decision-makers and health professionals.
Updated 22 Jan, 2025 06:39pm
Meeting discusses steps to develop “robust” EV charging network in major urban, rural areas of Sindh.
Updated 22 Jan, 2025 11:06am
New president signs raft of orders, withdrawing birthright citizenship, ending sanctions against West Bank settlers.
Updated 22 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Downpour was 40pc lower than normal between Sept 24 and Jan 15; El Niño likely to persist till March.
Updated 22 Jan, 2025 08:16am
Tech-focused groups are launching new orbiters as space launches get cheaper.
Updated 19 Jan, 2025 10:14am
